Performance of renin assays in selecting fludrocortisone dose in children with adrenal disorders

Children with salt-wasting adrenal insufficiency are managed with glucocorticoid and mineralocorticoid replacement. Measurement of renin activity or concentration alongside blood electrolyte levels is used to monitor the adequacy of mineralocorticoid replacement. Our unit changed from using renin ac...

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Main Authors: Timothy J Morris, Andrew Whatmore, Laura Hamilton, Beverly Hird, Eric S Kilpatrick, Lesley Tetlow, Peter Clayton
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Bioscientifica 2024-01-01
Series:Endocrine Connections
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Online Access:https://ec.bioscientifica.com/view/journals/ec/13/2/EC-23-0370.xml